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THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Merritt emergency department closed due to staff shortages

Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops

  • Sep. 10, 2023 9:30 a.m.
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The Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt continues to struggle with staff shortages.

From 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 10, emergency department services will be unavailable.

Residents are advised to access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

READ MORE: Oliver emergency department to close overnight due to doctor shortage

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